TP-Link VIGI User manual

Installation Guide
Network Video Recorder

Contents
Chapter 1 Appearance——————————— 1
1.1 Front Panel..............................................................1
1.2 Rear Panel ...............................................................1
Chapter 2 Installation ——————————— 3
2.1 Package Contents ...............................................3
2.2 Safety Precautions ..............................................3
2.3 Installation Tools...................................................6
2.4 Hard Drive Installation ........................................6
2.5 Product Installation .............................................9
Chapter 3 Hardware Connection —————— 11
Chapter 4 Conguration —————————— 12
Appendix FAQ——————————————— 15

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Chapter 1 Appearance
1.1 Front Panel
The figure is for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in
appearance from the depicted.
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGI NVR4032H
LED Indication
LAN
On: Network is working properly.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted or received.
Off: Network is malfunctioning.
HDD On: The HDD is normal.
Off: No HDD or the HDD is malfunctioning.
POWER On: System is running normally.
Off: System is running abnormally.
USB Port
2 USB ports for additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage
device, and USB keyboard.
1.2 Rear Panel
The figure is for demonstration purposes only. Your device may differ in
appearance from the depicted.
Power Socket
Alarm In/Out Audio In/Out
LAN Ports VGA
RS-232
HDMI
USB 3.0
Kensington
Security Slot
Grounding
Terminal

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Power Socket
Connect the female connector of the power cord here, and the male
connector to the AC power outlet. Make sure that the voltage of the
power supply meets the requirement of the input voltage (100–240 V~
50/60 Hz).
Alarm Input/Output
Connect to alarm input/output devices using the provided terminal blocks.
Audio Input/Output
Connector for audio input and output.
LAN Ports
Connect to an Ethernet device (eg. router and switch).
VGA
Output port for analog video signals. Connect your monitor to this port if
it uses VGA connection.
HDMI
Output port for high-definition audio and video signals. Connect your
monitor to this port if it uses HDMI connection.
USB 3.0
Connect to additional devices such as USB mouse, USB storage device,
and USB keyboard.
Kensington Security Slot
Secure the lock (not provided) into the security slot to prevent the device
from being stolen.
Grounding Terminal
The NVR already comes with lightning protection mechanism. You can
also ground the NVR through the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of AC cord
or with Ground Cable. For detailed lightning protection measures, go
to https://www.tp-link.com/support, search the model number of your
NVR and go to the product Support web page, refer to the Lightning
Protection Guide from the Related Documents:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/conguration-guides/lightning_protection_
guide/.
Caution:
Please use the provided power cord.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Package Contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items. Please
contact your distributor, if any of the listed items is damaged or missing.
The figures are for demonstration only. The actual items may differ in
appearance and quantity from the depicted.
NVR
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGINVR4032H
Installation Guide
Installation Guide
Mounting Brackets, Screws
and Rubber Feet
Power Cord, HDD Power
Cables, HDD Data Cables,
Terminal Blocks
Mouse
2.2 Safety Precautions
To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use,
you should observe the following rules.
■Safety Precautions
■Keep the power off during the installation.
■Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap
has a good skin contact and is well grounded.
■Use only the power cord provided with the device.
■Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated
on the rear panel of the device.
■Ensure that the device is installed in a well-ventilated environment and
its ventilation hole is not blocked.
■Do not open or remove the cover of the device.
■Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by
the waterish cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.

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■Place the device with its bottom surface downward.
■Site Requirements
Temperature/Humidity
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGINVR4032H
Keep the equipment room at an appropriate level of temperature and
humidity. Too much or too little humidity may lead to bad insulation,
leakage of electricity, mechanical property changes, and corrosion.
High temperatures may accelerate aging of the insulation materials,
significantly shortening the service life of the device.
Clearness
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGINVR4032H
The dust accumulated on the device can be absorbed by static electricity
and result in poor contact of metal contact points. Some measures have
been taken for the device to prevent static electricity, but too strong
static electricity can cause deadly damage to the electronic elements on
the internal circuit board. To avoid the effect of static electricity on the
operation of the device, attach much importance to the following items:
■Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.
■Keep the device well grounded and ensure that the static electricity has
been transferred.
Electromagnetic Interference
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGINVR4032H
Electronic elements including capacitance and inductance on the device
can be affected by external interferences, such as conducted emission

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by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, and impedance coupling.
To decrease the interferences, make sure to take the following measures:
■Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the
power grid.
■Keep the device far from high-frequency and strong-current devices
such as radio transmitting station.
■Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.
Lightning Protection
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGI NVR4032H
Extremely high voltage currents can be produced instantly when
lightning occurs and the air in the electric discharge path can be instantly
heated up to 20,000 °C. As this instant current is strong enough to
damage electronic devices, more effective lightning protection measures
should be taken.
■Ensure that the rack and the device are well earthed.
■Make sure the power socket has a good contact with the ground.
■Keep a reasonable cabling system and avoid induced lightning.
■Use the signal SPD (Surge Protective Device) when wiring outdoor.
Note:
For detailed lightning protection measures, go to https://www.tp-link.com/
support, search the model number of your product and go to the product Support
web page, refer to the Lightning Protection Guide from the Related Documents:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/conguration-guides/lightning_protection_guide/.

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Installation Site
32 Channel Network Video Recorder
VIGINVR4032H
When installing the device on a rack or a flat workbench, attach much
importance to the following items:
■The rack or workbench is flat, stable, and sturdy enough to support the
weight of 5.5 kg at least.
■The rack or workbench has a good ventilation system. The equipment
room is well ventilated.
■The rack is well grounded. Keep the device less than 1.5 meters away
from the power socket.
2.3 Installation Tools
■Phillips screwdriver
■ESD-preventive wrist wrap
■Cables
Note:
These tools are not included with our product. If needed, you can purchase them
separately.
2.4 Hard Drive Installation
When installing for the first time, please prepare a 3.5-inch hard disk
drive (HDD). It is recommended to use the HDD of surveillance or enter-
prise level. Before installation, please disconnect the power from the
network video recorder (NVR).
1. Remove the fixing screws on the side and back panels to open the
cover of the NVR.

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2. Remove the fixing screws to detach the HDD bracket.
3. Match the screws on the HDD with the holes on the NVR. Up to 4 HDDs
can be mounted at a time.

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4. Install the HDD bracket back to the NVR.
5. Connect the power cables and data cables.
6. Replace the cover and fasten the screws of the NVR.